About Us
Local Government Yorkshire and Humber is the cross party alliance of local authorities, which enables them to work together and collaborate on issues of common purpose.
Our Objectives
- We will bring together local authorities within the region to discuss/debate/share learning on key issues affecting local government and will agree a strategic response on these issues.
- We will support councils to improve how they deliver services.
- We will contribute to and influence Government on the future of local government and will develop a vision for local government in Yorkshire and Humber.
- We will work with local authorities to help them improve as employers.
- We will work with local authorities to improve the public perception of local government.
Our Membership
Our membership consists of the 22 Authorities in the Yorkshire and Humber region: nine Metropolitan Councils, five Unitaries, seven District Councils, one County Council. The four Fire and Rescue Authorities and the four Police Authorities are also members.
Why do people join Local Government Yorkshire and Humber?
Because it is:
- The recognised key Yorkshire and Humber local government cross party alliance which works collectively to ensure local authorities achieve their full leadership potential
- It delivers what it says and gives good value.
- It develops solutions and promotes these to Government.
- How do councils benefit from being members?
- Better network opportunities with each other which enables more collaboration between councils.
- Expert advice on employment issues.
- Improved co-ordination and maximisation of the improvement and efficiency agenda.
- Better opportunity to influence policies affecting local government in Yorkshire and Humber.
What makes the organisation different?
- It’s a one-stop, integrated local government body.
- It is responsive and connected to what councils really want and the issues they face.
- It is dynamic and proactive and delivers for councils.
Local Government works with regional MPs to boost economy
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New downloads on the Local Government Resource Review now available
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The results of the Making a Difference Awards, celebrating local government in Yorkshire and Humber have been announced.
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Leaders sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant
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LGYH Making a Difference Award nominations announced
See the nominations here.
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WESTMINSTER BRIEFING ON ENERGY AND OFFSHORE RENEWABLES LAUNCHED TO COINCIDE WITH MPS EVENT TO PROMOTE THE REGION'S OFFER
Available here.
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LGYH ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2010 - 2011 NOW PUBLISHED
Available here.
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OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED
Information on the new framework can be found here
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS LAUNCHED
More information can be found here.
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NEW LGYH APPOINTMENTS
More information can be found here.
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LGYH HIGH SPEED RAIL CONSULTATION RESPONSE
More information can be found here.
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LGYH LEADERS' CONCERNS ON THE LOCALISM BILL
More information can be found here.
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LGYH EXECUTIVE VOICE CONCERNS ON ELECTED POLICE COMMISSIONER PROPOSAL
More information can be found here.
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LGYH LAUNCH 'CAPITAL GAINS' REPORT WITH PwC
LGYH, along with PwC, launch 'Capital Gains' - an asset liquidity model to increase local government investment capacity.
The consultation can be found here.
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LGYH RESPONSE TO LGA CONSULTATION ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCE REVIEW
The consultation response can be found here.
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BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING TOOLKIT
A practical step by step guide for HR and Managers responsible for implementing change can be found by clicking here
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LGYH PUBLISHES NEW RESEARCH 'FROM REGIONALISM TO LOCALISM'
LGYH has published rsearch into the role of local authorities in promoting and securing sustainable growth in their local economies.
The report illustrates practical activities and actions taking place in local economies now and what is needed in the future to unlock economic potential.
The full report and an executive summary can be found by clicking here
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS 2010 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Making A Difference Awards Ceremony was held at Magna, Rotherham on Thursday 25th November 2010.
For details of the winners please see our news section.
For details of the shortlisted entries, click here.
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